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MA S1645

MA S1645
Relative to safely passing on the left


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Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to safely passing on the left. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 89, Sections 2 and 4A, concerning the rules for passing other vehicles on the left. The key provision is that drivers will be prohibited from passing on the left if road markings show two solid yellow lines, unless the vehicle being passed is farm equipment or has pulled over to the right side of the roadway and it is safe to pass. This change aims to enhance road safety by clarifying and strengthening restrictions on left turns in situations where visibility or lane markings might otherwise create a dangerous passing scenario.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4443 (on 09/04/2014)

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